Why Borrow?

Why should you consider hiring your baby’s wardrobe - so many reasons! But you’re probably a time poor parent or parent to be so let’s keep it brief.

Quality & Value

By hiring you can dress your baby in beautiful premium clothing for a fraction of the retail price, saving both your wallet and our planet. We have chosen to stock brands we believe are striving to uphold ‘ethical’ principles, showcasing the best of New Zealand and Australian. Our cotton items are GOTS certified, the toughest organic standard and for those essential warming layers you can’t beat Aotearoa Merino. 

Convenience

Our wonderful tamariki happen to be the ultimate fashion consumers going through seven sizes of clothing in their first two years of life! Although this is expected as they grow, it also translates into piles of clothing you either need to store, rehome or send to landfill. Reusing clothes for subsequent children seems to be the practical solution however it can also be a logistical nightmare. Due to the housing crisis our generation is moving into smaller homes on smaller sections and storage is tight. Also there might be issues around clothing style or colour and seasonal requirements, as I found recently when I unpacked my first-borns size 6-12 month clothing only to find no merino! To top if off our bundles arrive pre washed and ready to wear.

Sustainability 

Whether you believe it or not…our planet is struggling, our generation and the ones to come will bear the burden of trying to rectify this. The global fashion industry accounts for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions - more than all flights and shipping combined. Reducing the amount of textiles that end up in landfill and the emissions from manufacturing them could be how your family become change makers. Little Borrowers aims to see each clothing item cherished by at least four whānau. If we convince only 100 families to partner with us this could stop 1,800 items of clothing from being manufactured and discarded.

Not convinced? Feel free to drop us an email or DM with your questions and concerns. Clothing our tamariki shouldn’t make you feel guilty, poor or stressed! We hope that partnering with Little Borrowers will make your parenting journey more enjoyable and fulfilling. 

Thanks for reading,

Katrina & Eve